What does the Alliance do about health problems in homes?
The Alliance advocates at the national level and works with national policy makers and agency staff to ensure that funding and the most protective and effective standards are in place to make homes healthy. For example, the Alliance was instrumental in shaping the landmark 1992 federal legislation that defined the nation’s approach to addressing lead-based paint in housing. At the same time, the Alliance provides technical assistance to and works closely with community-based organizations and state and local agencies who are “on the ground,” striving to keep families safe from lead hazards, mold, pests, radon, and other home-related health threats.
